22 Feb What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Education, Group Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Telehealth

There are different types of motivation, and understanding them can give us a lot of insight into our own behaviors and emotions, as well as those of patients....

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17 Feb 8 tips to help clients with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Remediation, Depression, Exercise, friendship, Health, mindfulness, Psychology, Sleep

During the winter months, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is a mood condition similar to Depression, but it specifically occurs during a certain time of year, typically the winter....

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10 Feb How schizophrenia affects social cognition

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Remediation, Psychology, Psychosis, Social Cognition

Impairment in social cognition is one of the main components of schizophrenia, and can deeply affect a patient’s ability to interact with the world. In this article, we’ll explore what social cognition is, how schizophrenia...

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06 Feb How a stroke can affect social cognition

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Group Therapy, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Cognition, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke

The effects of a stroke can vary widely. For some, a stroke can affect social cognition and social behavior....

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25 Jan Why you should limit the number of exercises available to your patients

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Cognitive Stimulation, Cognitive Therapy, Digital Tools, Education, Learning Disabilities, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Product Features, Professions, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Therapy Tips

When using HappyNeuron Pro, you have the option of limiting cognitive exercises visible to your patient. In fact, this is recommended! ...

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13 Jan Why you need sugar for a healthy brain

Posted at 00:00h in Food, Health, Healthy Aging, Memory, Neuroscience, Psychology

Sugar plays a crucial role in our brain health and cognitive function. However, too much can be detrimental to our health. So let’s break it down. What is the relationship between sugar and brain...

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09 Jan What is Neuroplasticity, and why is it important?

Posted at 00:00h in Aphasia, Article, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Depression, Education, Health, Medical Conditions, mindfulness, Neuroscience, Psychology, Stroke, TBI

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to modify connections and change its activity in response to stimuli, basically “re-wiring” itself. So, what does this mean?...

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30 Dec Areas Of Cognition to Work On in the New Year

Posted at 00:00h in ADHD, Aphasia, Autism, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Depression, Digital Tools, Language, Memory, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke, TBI, Telehealth, Therapy Tips

New Year’s resolutions are a great way to enter into a new mindset and achieve goals that improve your life. Why not help your clients set goals to improve their cognition this year? Setting goals...

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28 Dec Setting Cognitive Goals for the New Year

Posted at 00:00h in Aphasia, Apraxia, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Cognitive Therapy, Depression, mindfulness, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke, TBI, Therapy Tips

Clinicians may want to work with clients on setting cognitive goals - these could be anything from feeling happier, to improving their attention or memory....

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12 Dec 6 Ways to Help Kids Develop Executive Functioning Skills

Posted at 00:00h in Children, Cognitive Stimulation, Misc, Psychology, Social Cognition

Executive function refers to cognitive functions related to making plans and decisions and regulating behavior. Executive function skills are required for numerous tasks that can be completed every day, such as driving or walking to...

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